Hey Ken. Love your vids! Quick question though: what are the actual
requirements, license-wise, when it comes to doing repairs on various
systems. I notice you touch virtually all the trades including HVAC,
electrical, and plumbing, but it appears you only have your gas and steam
licenses. What are the official limitations of the work that you can do
for your building maintenance in other trades before you have to call in
for outside help? For example, I’m sure you can change bulbs, and maybe
ballasts with quick connects, and for plumbing, simple washers and taps,
but where is the line drawn for more serious work? I am a licensed master
electrician as well as level 3 HVAC and often clients ask for help with
other simple tasks, so I’m curious how far I can go in the other fields.
Thanks.﻿

I always HIRE a LICENSED electrician to make the connections in the SERVICE
PANEL and have them check MY work that involves installing boxes, running
wires and making connections. This refers to BOTH 110 and 220.

Also…if you DO feel comfortable doing 110/220 volt work…you CAN go get
a BUILDING PERMIT at your local municipality for a very nominal amount.
(Recently I installed 2 FLOOR BOXES in the center of a floor…accessed
through the basement floor to the above boxes. Cost of materials was about
$100.
Building permit was $40…BUT…importantly…INCLUDED an INSPECTION by the
Town before service was turned on to the circuit.

If your home burns down because of YOUR FAULTY DIY project…your HOME
INSURER might balk at a payout. Just sayin’.